Trouble with food

[Stinasue 3]

Hey guys! I am about a month and a half away from surgery and trying to stick to the 12-1500 calorie diet. I've actually lost 12 pounds! The people at my work are constantly bringing food and literally walking it up to me and offering and I've even got some guilt trips for not eating their food. Any tips to help get past the huge urge to want to eat all this bad stuff!! I am trying to stay motivated but it's very hard.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It doesn't help with the urge, but all you owe anyone who offers you food is a polite "No, thank you." with a smile.

[imjenn 167]

Just tell them although their food looks amazing, you're trying to eat healthier and better! And thank them for offering!

[Stinasue 3]

Yes I already do that. The offers and pushing don't stop! I know I need to just get over it and toughen up but sometimes it's hard to stay motivated! ????

[Machalo 283]

You could go through your office and let them know what you are doing and then thank them for being supportive and understanding why you won't be participating in their "goodies." The ladies in my office all know what I'm up to in preplanning and they have stopped asking me about extra chocolates and come by to offer a walk or a Water or something healthy instead.

Hope that helps!

[imjenn 167]

People just don't understand how much we are pressured by society when it comes to food! I've heard people tell obese people to quit 'stuffing their face' and lose weight but most don't understand that just like any addiction, food addiction is very real and obesity is a disease that needs to be treated as such in order to be overcome. It starts with you, though! I'm very proud that you're sticking to your guns!

[Stinasue 3]

imjenn thank you for understanding! I never thought of food as an addiction until recently. I'm really struggling with it. They all know I'm having the surgery done. I'm a very open person. If I can't share these big decisions in my life with people I see everyday I question the decision. They just don't seem to understand! I'm thinking about checking out some podcasts or a book about food addiction that may bring some help motivating and keep me on the right path!

[ShellMilliner 233]

I think by your statement you are on the right path. They know what your plans are you are willing to accept and identify the problems and start working through it. You are going to do great!

imjenn thank you for understanding! I never thought of food as an addiction until recently. I'm really struggling with it. They all know I'm having the surgery done. I'm a very open person. If I can't share these big decisions in my life with people I see everyday I question the decision. They just don't seem to understand! I'm thinking about checking out some podcasts or a book about food addiction that may bring some help motivating and keep me on the right path!

[Stinasue 3]

Thank you! It's nice having the chance to talk to people who understand.

[imjenn 167]

imjenn thank you for understanding! I never thought of food as an addiction until recently. I'm really struggling with it. They all know I'm having the surgery done. I'm a very open person. If I can't share these big decisions in my life with people I see everyday I question the decision. They just don't seem to understand! I'm thinking about checking out some podcasts or a book about food addiction that may bring some help motivating and keep me on the right path!

I remind people that it's an addiction just like alcohol or nicotine or anything like that! A lot of people seem to forget this! You seem to be doing a great job on keeping yourself on track! I have no doubts you will be fine!!!

[pinkie1 36]

Had the same experience at work today too, I simply said I'm trying to lose weight so no thanks. They were all supportive and left it at that